Senior Fitness With Meredith

“Keep smiling because life is a beautiful thing and there’s so much to smile about.”-Marilyn MonroeThis week’s motivation is about smiling...always! We must stop and look at our lives, and all the positives in this crazy world, and smile at it. And remember to smile when we go through the many times when all we want to do is frown.MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“May you live all the days of your life.”-Jonathan SwiftThis week’s motivation is about living our lives. You are thinking, “well of course, that is what we do everyday.” But more about really living every single day...trying not to wish any days away. All days are good days because we get to live and learn in every one!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you again for joining us on this episode!In this podcast Meredith is diving into a few things to consider when it comes to keeping our hearts healthy. Focusing on installing heart healthy habits can make a big difference when it comes to keeping the most important muscle in our body healthy.Taking care of our hearts often gets overlooked when we think about fitness and health. We tend to focus more on things like weight, appearance, strength etc and we  don’t put much focus on keeping our hearts strong. Join us as we take a deeper look into why heart health is so important:)In This Episode You Will Learn:1). Why we thought it was important topic to discuss and what kind of problems can arise if we neglect heart health.2). Why a lot of seniors are very open and candid when it comes to discussing heart issues and or problems and the concerns they have when exercising.3). How exercising consistently is the number one habit we should be doing that will keep your heart in healthy shape and help you avoid issues down the road.4). The importance of maintaining a healthy, sustainable diet during the week and how this helps promote a healthier heart.5). Why it’s important to take small steps when it comes to installing new habits and know that you can’t do it overnight. Don’t get discouraged, start small and build your healthy habits in over time.///Thank you again for joining us on this week’s podcast. Keeping our hearts in the front of our minds when we exercise and taking care of ourselves should be an important part of our daily routines. Hopefully this episode has be valuable to you and inspired you to keep focus on the most important muscle we own:)Til the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”-Nelson MandelaThis week’s motivation is our reminder to continue to rise after we fall. We all fall, and usually many times throughout our wonderful lives. But we must remember these lessons, these minimal times, will help us to see the better days and will help us grow to be better in the future!MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on today’s podcast episode!This week we’re discussing a topic that we often get a lot of questions on. “How much exercise is too much”? This is a great question and can often cause confusion when planning out your weekly exercise routines.Everyone is different when it comes to exercising and what works for one person may not necessarily work for someone else. So unfortunately there is no one answer to this question. However, there are important things to keep in mind when determining how much exercise to just right for you.In This Podcast You Will Learn:1). Why it’s important to self evaluate your exercise schedule and if you are hurting in certain areas, what that could be attributed to.2). How exercising should be looked at as a long term activity and that there is no finish line. Taking care of our bodies should be considered “the long game” and there is no reason to rush hard into activities risking injury etc.3). How our Custom 7 Day Workout Plans can help you with a healthy workout schedule tailored to your bodies needs and fitness level avoiding over exertion and wear and tear.4). The different kinds of injuries you risk to your body if you exercise to frequently without knowing it and why we need to pay attention to what our bodies are telling us.5). How being mindful of your exercise frequency, listening to your body and finding the right schedule for you is key to longevity and being your best fit self.///Thank you again for joining us for this week’s episode. We hope you found our discussion helpful to you especially if you are on the fence about just how much you should be exercising each week. Over doing it can not only cause injury but also affect your motivation as well and we certainly don’t want that:)Until the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Be happy with what you have, while working for what you want.”-Helen KellerThis week’s motivation goes towards so many aspects of life, but we are delving into the fitness part. We always want to jump to the end of the timeline and reach the goal in a day, and do not stop to be happy with the accomplishments we make along the way. As long as we wake up and keep working for it, we need to be happy and proud of ourselves.Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Sometimes all that matters is that you’re still trying.”This week’s motivation is about continuing to try. Sounds easy enough. But on the hardest of days, when we do not give ourselves credit and beat ourselves up because we didn’t do what we thought we should...but we did try! We tried our best, and that is all we can do, and all that should ever be asked of us.Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Today I will not stress over things I can’t control.”This week’s motivation is dealing with stress! An unfortunate part of life that we all face and deal with, some better than others. We know it is an inevitable fact of life, to have stress, but how we deal with it is what matters. Learning to be okay with not controlling things is a necessary part of it. And realizing there are so many things we have no control over, and that is okay!Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Staying positive doesn’t mean you have to be happy all the time. It means that even on hard days you know that there are better ones coming.”This week's motivation is a reminder to stay positive, through all that we are going through. With the time we are in, in the state of this world, it can be difficult to keep a positive mindset. But that is exactly what we should try to do, even if we are not happy with things in life. Stay positive so we are not brought down, because we know good is coming to us soon.Support the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and thank you for joining us on today’s podcast!This week we are jumping into a new topic for us and hopefully you will find it just as fun and exciting as we do. this episode is all about fitness tech gadgets and apps!The tech fitness industry has grown immensely over the past few years and every year new inventions pop up that claim to help you lose weight, stay in shape and healthy. Everything from home gyms, treadmills to apps on your phone, all aimed at helping keep you motivated.It can be very overwhelming which is why we felt it was important to record an introductory episode to some of the more popular apps and gadgets to help you navigate this huge landscape.In This Episode You Will Learn:1). How studies showed that using certain tech gadgets like a wearable (fitbit etc) actually helped motivate people over the ages of 55 + to exercise and practice healthier habits.2). The difference between a normal pedometer that tracks your steps and a wearable type tech gadget that can do much more including monitor heart rate and calories burned throughout the day.3). Some helpful features that phone apps have that can help you keep track of not only your physical activity but also what you are eating as well.4). The pros and cons of investing in an in – home exercise equipment like a Peleton bike or treadmill. They can be useful but also expensive with subscription fees required monthly.5). Why we think using the internet to find great workouts online to help motivate you to exercise no matter what gadget you use can be a good idea.6). Meredith’s final thoughts on if fitness tech is worth trying out depending on your level of comfortability and curiosity to keep track of your fitness.///Thanks again for joining us on this episode! We hope our fun discussion here has helped you in clearing up some of the questions you may have about fitness tech, gadgets and apps. We too find it hard to keep up with this industry and sometimes getting some clarity about it all can help.Thank you again and we will see you on the next episode!Team MeredithSupport the showSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.